Rose was on cloud nine. She never thought she would make a public confession. She thought when she returned home she would confess it in front of Ash. But in two years she thinking change. She wants everyone to know about them. She wants to be proud of them not to be shy and hide. She wanted to declare that he was her husband.
Then the host asked the final question, "Can you tell me his name?"
Rose looked at her and said, "Sure. Mr. Ash khan."
This is the second time they all became speechless. They were thinking if she was talking about the biggest tycoon Mr. Khan. It was said that he has a wife. But no one knew who. All the time whenever he got an award he would dedicate it to his wife. Many were curious to know who his wife was. Many knew a girl named Rose was his fiance. But she never came in public. And even when she did the news was blocked. No one saw her. They said Ash protected his wife more than the military force protects a country. So Rose was his wife. Who would have thought that a musician whose face nobody knew would be Ash's wife?
The host lost it. In her nine years of hosting, she never came across this type of interview. She said, "Is he the biggest tycoon? He launched a new company under the name of silence. It was a perfume band."
Rose nodded and said, "Yes." The crowd went crazy. They still could not believe it. Then suddenly Julia came on stage. She said something to Host. The host became pale.
The host nodded and Julia left. The host said, "An unexpected request came. If you don't mind, you will sing the song, 'I come to find you' for our audience."
Rose laughed and said, "Sure."
Then she took the mic. The Host left the stage. Rose thought it was peculiar but did not mind much.
She started to sing.
-I come to find you- North Star
I am looking for me
I am looking for the broken pieces
I am looking for freedom
Within me| (female voice)
I am looking for you
I am looking for the glue
I am for the chain to
Bind me to you (male voice)
There was a time I want to run away
There was a time I want to die
There was a time I want to shout
There was a time I wanna cry~~~ (female voice)
There was a time I want to hold you down
There was a time I want to survive
There was a time I want to be silent
There was a time I want to laugh
I want to laugh with you~~~(male voice)
I want to laugh with you
I want to grow old with you
I want to live for you
I want to die with you (both male and female)
So find me in the thousands
Find me through the crowd
Find me in a million
Find me through the dark (Female voice)
So I came to find you
My only star
That shines within my heart
That shines brightly with my heart ~~~(Male voice)
Rose was singing all parts alone when a man sang the last part. Rose looked at the man. He was not a professional singer. His tone was off but the voice was familiar. The voice, which Rose recognized even in thousands of voices.
She called, “Ash." And the spotlight fell on him. There he was standing strong holding a bouquet and mic. Rose could not believe that Ash was standing there. She wanted to pinch herself to see if she was seeing it right. But Ash was fast. He came running towards her and hugged her. The crowd cheered on them. This crowd must be the luckiest to witness love in a live show.
She dropped the mic and said, "Are you- what are you doing here?" Rose could not find the correct word. All this time she was confident. However, when she saw Ash all her rationality left through the window.
"Yes, you said you would let me know when you are ready," Ash said. His breathing came fast. Rose's situation was the same. She could not understand anything but feel safe in his arms. Rose said, "I missed you."
"I missed you too. But don't you think you have something else to say?"
Rose blushed and pulled him near. Then into his ears, she said the sweetest thing.
She said, "I love you, Ash khan."
Ash picked her up and twirled her. Rose laughed. They forgot that they are in front of the whole world. In their eyes, they could only see each other. Ash put Rose down and went on his knee. Rose gasped. The crowd became silent to witness this moment.
Ash said, "Mrs. Rose khan, will you stay with me forever. Will you let me love you and cherish you for the rest of your life?"
Rose could not hold back her tears. She was crying and nodding. Ash got up and wiped her tears. Then they kissed.
After two years, this was the first time Rose felt she was in the correct place. Rose put her hands on Ash's shoulders and stood on a tiptop to kiss him better. Ash pulled her and deepened the kiss. A kiss to break free of a curse that they were under. A kiss to share their happiness. A kiss to promise a better future.
After their kiss, Rose came to her senses. She forgot about the audience when she saw Ash. However, after the kiss, she remembered and wanted to hide. She couldn't find anything but Ash's chest to hide. The crowd now shouting to wish them happiness. Ash saw Rose was shy. Therefore, he took the mic and said, "Thank you for attending. Please bless us. And your North Star will meet you all soon. Till then take care."
The crowd cheered. Rose could only wave her hand in this embarrassing condition. Ash and Rose went to the backstage.
Julia came and said, "Everything is ready. You can go now."
Ash took Rose's hand and ran. They ran through corridors and reached an emergency door. Ash opened it. Then they use stairs and climb up. Finally, they were on the rooftop. Rose was surprised to see a helicopter was standing there. Ash pulled her hand and they climbed onto the helicopter. As soon as Ash put belts on Rose, he indicated to fly. And in a minute Rose and Ash were in the sky.
Rose could not believe it. They were holding hands. Ash was here. For two years she thought about what she would say when she saw him. But now that he was here she couldn't remember what she practiced. She was in a daze. After flying for a few minutes, Ash looked at her. He smiled looking at her face. Rose asked, "What is it?"
"You are surprised'
"Shouldn't I be," Rose asked.
"Yes," ash agreed
"When did you plan all this?"
"I didn't. Julia and Jack called me. They asked me to attend your show. Then when I came, Julia said I should go on stage. And she was the one who planned you to sing. However, when I saw you singing I could not wait so I butt in. Sorry."
Rose started to beat him and said, "Now you are sorry. You almost gave me a heart attack. I was thinking that I am dreaming that you came. And what with this public display of love."
"Come on. You can confess in front of the whole world. However, I cannot shower my wife with love. Is it fair?" Ash asked.
Rose kept on beating and said, "Fair, hah! Tell me about it. I didn't understand the word fair."
Ash smiled and held Rose's hand. He said, "Rose, I love you."
Rose stopped beating and looked into his eyes. He was the same as before. In two years, nothing changed. His ash eyes still strike her heart like thunder. His full lips, which turned upwards when he kissed, were still as skillful as before. His broad chest and strong arms still make her feel safe.
Rose said, "I love you too, my storm."
In our life, we have many ups and downs. We face it alone or with our loved one. But we will be winning when at the end of the day we find a simple reason to smile. That smile proves to us that we fight the battle and win. So keep smiling and make people around you happy. Only happiness can give you peace of mind. God bless you all.